User Reviews (45)

The headset is awful, the wheels are awful. The fork doesn't do much at all.

I got this used from my mom when I was 12. This was before I knew that not all bikes were ment to be ridden off rock walls, jumped, and then neglected by a kid with no experience. After a couple of years, the headset was stripped and dead, and the wheels were completely out of true. I am now 16, and rebuilding the mamba as a rigid single speed. It has served me well.

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4

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4

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liamb322

[Nov 08, 2012]

Strength:

The frame can handle anything.

Weakness:
The headset is awful, the wheels are awful. The fork doesn't do much at all.

I got this used from my mom when I was 12. This was before I knew that not all bikes were ment to be ridden off rock walls, jumped, and then neglected by a kid with no experience. After a couple of years, the headset was stripped and dead, and the wheels were completely out of true. I am now 16, and rebuilding the mamba as a rigid single speed. It has served me well.

OVERALLRATING

4

★★★★★

★★★★★

VALUERATING

4

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★★★★★

Wisen Hiemer
[Nov 21, 2001]

Strength:

PRICE

Weakness:

HEAD SET AND RIMS

Not bad for 300 bills. It takes a pretty good ass beating.The head set really blows, but I was able to get a new one and have the threads cleaned up and installed for $40.00.I need a rim tuning, but all in all great bike for the price. For God sakes it was $300

OVERALLRATING

3

★★★★★

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VALUERATING

4

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Wisen Hiemer

[Nov 21, 2001]

Strength:

PRICE

Weakness:
HEAD SET AND RIMS

Not bad for 300 bills. It takes a pretty good ass beating.The head set really blows, but I was able to get a new one and have the threads cleaned up and installed for $40.00.I need a rim tuning, but all in all great bike for the price. For God sakes it was $300

OVERALLRATING

3

★★★★★

★★★★★

VALUERATING

4

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Dudek Wojtek
Cross Country Rider [Sep 18, 2001]

Strength:

Very strong frame and good Acera. Last summer I used Altus C-10, but this one is mooore better!

Weakness:

Weight of complete bike (with baggage) is upfff:)

Very strong frame and good Acera. Last summer I used Altus C-10, but this one is mooore better! Weight of complete bike (with baggage) is upfff:) Frame yellow-black, front-Post Moderne, Acera (21 speeds). Next weekend I'll test my new Mamba in Kampinos Herbst Runde (around Kampinos National Park, almost 200 km per a day). Then we'll see, how strong is this product of Gary's Factory!!! :)

OVERALLRATING

5

★★★★★

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VALUERATING

4

★★★★★

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Dudek Wojtek Cross Country Rider

[Sep 18, 2001]

Strength:

Very strong frame and good Acera. Last summer I used Altus C-10, but this one is mooore better!

Weakness:
Weight of complete bike (with baggage) is upfff:)

Very strong frame and good Acera. Last summer I used Altus C-10, but this one is mooore better! Weight of complete bike (with baggage) is upfff:) Frame yellow-black, front-Post Moderne, Acera (21 speeds). Next weekend I'll test my new Mamba in Kampinos Herbst Runde (around Kampinos National Park, almost 200 km per a day). Then we'll see, how strong is this product of Gary's Factory!!! :)

OVERALLRATING

5

★★★★★

★★★★★

VALUERATING

4

★★★★★

★★★★★

Patrick Marseille
cross-country rider [Mar 30, 1998]

The Mamba is the best bike i ever seen of Gary Fisher for QUALITY/PRICEGO BUY THIS BIKE!!!!!! GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST

OVERALLRATING

5

★★★★★

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VALUERATING

★★★★★

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Patrick Marseille cross-country rider

[Mar 30, 1998]

The Mamba is the best bike i ever seen of Gary Fisher for QUALITY/PRICEGO BUY THIS BIKE!!!!!! GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST GARY FISHER IS THE BEST

OVERALLRATING

5

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VALUERATING

★★★★★

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Ron
weekend warrior [Jul 15, 1997]

I looked and I found this bike to be the best in its class. Fisher puts the rest to shame. From meadows to Air this thing can take it and more. I keep waiting for components to fail (those who paid much more for theirs say they will) but it just keeps on going. Total fun and fisher is respected on the trails, if that matters to you. Main thing to remember is the frame and this is a good one....everything else can be bolted on! Ride hard and ride safe.

OVERALLRATING

5

★★★★★

★★★★★

VALUERATING

★★★★★

★★★★★

Ron weekend warrior

[Jul 15, 1997]

I looked and I found this bike to be the best in its class. Fisher puts the rest to shame. From meadows to Air this thing can take it and more. I keep waiting for components to fail (those who paid much more for theirs say they will) but it just keeps on going. Total fun and fisher is respected on the trails, if that matters to you. Main thing to remember is the frame and this is a good one....everything else can be bolted on! Ride hard and ride safe.

OVERALLRATING

5

★★★★★

★★★★★

VALUERATING

★★★★★

★★★★★

Gene Bromberg
weekend warrior [Jan 17, 1997]

I got a great deal on my Mamba, and I haven't regretted my thrifty choice. I ride with two buddies who have pricey Cannondales, and after trying out their bikes I wouldn't trade. There have been a few glitches, the shifters aren't as smooth and reliable as I'd like, but all in all I'm very pleased with my bike.

OVERALLRATING

5

★★★★★

★★★★★

VALUERATING

★★★★★

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Gene Bromberg weekend warrior

[Jan 17, 1997]

I got a great deal on my Mamba, and I haven't regretted my thrifty choice. I ride with two buddies who have pricey Cannondales, and after trying out their bikes I wouldn't trade. There have been a few glitches, the shifters aren't as smooth and reliable as I'd like, but all in all I'm very pleased with my bike.

OVERALLRATING

5

★★★★★

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VALUERATING

★★★★★

★★★★★

Mike Morrissey
cross-country rider [Mar 05, 1999]

I've had my 1997 Mamba for a little bit over two years. It's a sweet ride. The steel frame is very nice... and it whips the pants off of any comparable mongoose, trek, giant, etc. I do have a few complaints about it. The brakes are weak. The tires, however have served me well. The Rock Shox Quadra 5 shock is fairly weak as well, though it's better than a hard fork. The cockpit of the bike is really stretched out, and that's good. I think it feels a lot better than being confined into a gt or trek. The graphics on this bike are cool too. The strapping pedals are good for a new biker, something to work with. I have upgraded to Speedplay Frog pedals, which are very nice. I kind of wish this bike was threadless, but when i bought it there weren't many bikes at this price range with threadless forks. Overall, I give it 5 flaming corpses, because it is such a blast to ride around!

OVERALLRATING

5

★★★★★

★★★★★

VALUERATING

★★★★★

★★★★★

Mike Morrissey cross-country rider

[Mar 05, 1999]

I've had my 1997 Mamba for a little bit over two years. It's a sweet ride. The steel frame is very nice... and it whips the pants off of any comparable mongoose, trek, giant, etc. I do have a few complaints about it. The brakes are weak. The tires, however have served me well. The Rock Shox Quadra 5 shock is fairly weak as well, though it's better than a hard fork. The cockpit of the bike is really stretched out, and that's good. I think it feels a lot better than being confined into a gt or trek. The graphics on this bike are cool too. The strapping pedals are good for a new biker, something to work with. I have upgraded to Speedplay Frog pedals, which are very nice. I kind of wish this bike was threadless, but when i bought it there weren't many bikes at this price range with threadless forks. Overall, I give it 5 flaming corpses, because it is such a blast to ride around!

OVERALLRATING

5

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VALUERATING

★★★★★

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Rodger Coale
cross-country rider [Jan 03, 1999]

Second winter with my Momba, a lot of problems last year, but I ride hard on a lot of mud. At 6'3''/210 and in good shape I push this bike. Within a month the back rim was bad. chepe spokes broke every ride. 3 months the front hub was gone. Brakes won't stop me on hard down hill after they are wet. Two clips were pure junk. Frame seems heavy and I hesitated to spend any money on upgrades. After two major wipouts, Down hill clipless, I had to put on wheels. Went wth Mavic 521s, new front hubs and good spokes and niples. Helped a lost. Shock is junk and so is brakes and shifters. I am not sure if the frame is woth upgrading anymore or not. Seems too front heavy and end overs are always pending. I may just junk it and stat over.

OVERALLRATING

1

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VALUERATING

★★★★★

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Rodger Coale cross-country rider

[Jan 03, 1999]

Second winter with my Momba, a lot of problems last year, but I ride hard on a lot of mud. At 6'3''/210 and in good shape I push this bike. Within a month the back rim was bad. chepe spokes broke every ride. 3 months the front hub was gone. Brakes won't stop me on hard down hill after they are wet. Two clips were pure junk. Frame seems heavy and I hesitated to spend any money on upgrades. After two major wipouts, Down hill clipless, I had to put on wheels. Went wth Mavic 521s, new front hubs and good spokes and niples. Helped a lost. Shock is junk and so is brakes and shifters. I am not sure if the frame is woth upgrading anymore or not. Seems too front heavy and end overs are always pending. I may just junk it and stat over.

OVERALLRATING

1

★★★★★

★★★★★

VALUERATING

★★★★★

★★★★★

Emre
cross-country rider [Jun 25, 1998]

The frame is nice. The parts suck. I upgraded to XT rapidfire shiftres/brakelever combo , XT brakes, XT cranks and a XT freewheel( I realy like XT ) . The shoxs suck I upgraded to Manitou FS-TI lmtd. edtn. Stroker, same as th ones that Shaun Palmer uses. After about 100 miles of use the pedals resin body broke, so I went to the shop that I got it at and he took $15 dollars of Icon clipless pedals for its replacement value and they work great. And the got they got the weight, it's realy 28.0 lbs. I gave it 3 stars in its original condition, but after upgrades my bike is now is 6 stars

OVERALLRATING

3

★★★★★

★★★★★

VALUERATING

★★★★★

★★★★★

Emre cross-country rider

[Jun 25, 1998]

The frame is nice. The parts suck. I upgraded to XT rapidfire shiftres/brakelever combo , XT brakes, XT cranks and a XT freewheel( I realy like XT ) . The shoxs suck I upgraded to Manitou FS-TI lmtd. edtn. Stroker, same as th ones that Shaun Palmer uses. After about 100 miles of use the pedals resin body broke, so I went to the shop that I got it at and he took $15 dollars of Icon clipless pedals for its replacement value and they work great. And the got they got the weight, it's realy 28.0 lbs. I gave it 3 stars in its original condition, but after upgrades my bike is now is 6 stars

OVERALLRATING

3

★★★★★

★★★★★

VALUERATING

★★★★★

★★★★★

Gavin Henderson
cross-country rider [Jun 17, 1998]

I just got a Mamba today. It is great!!!!!!! Before I had a lot of trouble keeping up with my friends. They have a Canondale, GT, and a Schwin. Now I am able to keep up with them easily. And they like my bike. The shifting is a lot easier then my old bike, a Mongoose. The mamba is awesome!!!!!!

OVERALLRATING

5

★★★★★

★★★★★

VALUERATING

★★★★★

★★★★★

Gavin Henderson cross-country rider

[Jun 17, 1998]

I just got a Mamba today. It is great!!!!!!! Before I had a lot of trouble keeping up with my friends. They have a Canondale, GT, and a Schwin. Now I am able to keep up with them easily. And they like my bike. The shifting is a lot easier then my old bike, a Mongoose. The mamba is awesome!!!!!!